The Arctic Series by Stella Stevenson

The last thing Quinn Cooper needs is romance. Between her job and her dad’s diagnosis, she doesn’t have any extra time or need any added stress. She doesn’t have time for a hockey game either, but a favor finds her sitting in the stands as The Arctic takes the ice. Of course she’d end up sitting next to a man she can’t ignore, even if he’s cheering for the wrong team.A long time ago Erik Varg was considered one of the hottest up-and-coming players in the juniors... moreThe last thing Quinn Cooper needs is romance. Between her job and her dad’s diagnosis, she doesn’t have any extra time or need any added stress. She doesn’t have time for a hockey game either, but a favor finds her sitting in the stands as The Arctic takes the ice. Of course she’d end up sitting next to a man she can’t ignore, even if he’s cheering for the wrong team.A long time ago Erik Varg was considered one of the hottest up-and-coming players in the juniors. Overnight his whole world changed and his dream slipped right out of his hands. He’s most avoided the sport since, but his brother is the new star forward on The Arctic and Erik has to show his support while in town. He didn’t expect to feel sparks for the woman in the seat next to him, even if she’d less than impressed by the whole game. Don’t most women love hockey?When the KISS cam proves determined to catch them lip-locked, maybe that’s the push they both need. Lust at first sight is very real, even if they aren’t looking for any more. It’s just one kiss, one night of fun, then Quinn is back to her responsibilities and Erik is flying home. No harm, no penalty. Except they might have more in common than they every imagined, and they might be exactly what each other needs. Too bad it’s just the right person at the wrong time. less

Tristan Grant is known as the Ice Queen. Her life is about control. Raising five siblings? Check. Bossing around professional athletes? Check. Putting out fires on a regular basis? Also check. Did she always plan on running social media accounts? No, but even she can admit the view isn’t bad. Being in charge of everything is exhausting, but someone has to do it.Victor Varg has built a name for himself as a powerhouse on the ice and a team player... moreTristan Grant is known as the Ice Queen. Her life is about control. Raising five siblings? Check. Bossing around professional athletes? Check. Putting out fires on a regular basis? Also check. Did she always plan on running social media accounts? No, but even she can admit the view isn’t bad. Being in charge of everything is exhausting, but someone has to do it.Victor Varg has built a name for himself as a powerhouse on the ice and a team player. If someone asks for help and he’s able to give it, why wouldn’t he? He likes being friendly. He likes being liked, and if the team social media manager sharpens her claws every time he’s near her? Well, he likes that too. For the first time in a long time, Vic sees something he wants for himself. Too bad he’s not allowed to have her.When a scandal forces them to team up, their chemistry is undeniable. Players are off limits if Tristan wants to remain employed and she’s determined to stay professional. But the more time they spend together, the thinner the ice between them grows. And one night in Vegas might leave them both falling. less

Eager to make a name for herself, Vera Novak left home and her broken heart behind after high school. Sixteen years of strutting the runways and gracing magazine covers later, her job as a globe-trotting supermodel isn’t all she thought it would be and the luster of fame is wearing off. Her parents aren’t getting any younger either, and it might be time to revisit her small-town roots and make some changes... moreEager to make a name for herself, Vera Novak left home and her broken heart behind after high school. Sixteen years of strutting the runways and gracing magazine covers later, her job as a globe-trotting supermodel isn’t all she thought it would be and the luster of fame is wearing off. Her parents aren’t getting any younger either, and it might be time to revisit her small-town roots and make some changes.At seventeen Robbie Oakes broke his best friend’s heart for a chance to play professional hockey. Now a superstar forward for the Quarry Creek Arctic, he spends his off-seasons coaching youth camps in the tiny central NY town where he was raised while still dreaming of the one he sent away.When a bystander photograph of their surprise reunion goes viral, both of their families are convinced they’re rekindling their old romance. Pretending it’s true seems the simplest way to avoid the well-meaning meddling. The clock is already counting down to the final buzzer, but as they spend more time together, revisiting old haunts and shared memories, they find their connection is still as strong as ever. less

He’s the team’s last line of defense. She sees behind the mask...Ragnar Ólaffson is quiet by nature—shy, steady, and more fluent in glove saves than small talk. Off the ice, his stutter and social awkwardness have cost him opportunities—including a major sponsorship he needs to rebuild his career.Sadie Jones is warm, witty, and always the first to crack a joke... moreHe’s the team’s last line of defense. She sees behind the mask...Ragnar Ólaffson is quiet by nature—shy, steady, and more fluent in glove saves than small talk. Off the ice, his stutter and social awkwardness have cost him opportunities—including a major sponsorship he needs to rebuild his career.Sadie Jones is warm, witty, and always the first to crack a joke. But behind the sparkly glasses and easy charm is someone who’s spent her life trying to be enough—for her parents, her program, her emotionally manipulative ex. She listens to everyone else. But no one’s ever really listened to her.When Ragnar asks for help with his public presence, Sadie says yes—half out of curiosity, half because she already likes the way he watches her when he thinks she’s not looking. What begins as quiet support quickly turns electric. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their connection, impossible to fake.He may be soft-spoken, but he takes control in all the right places.She may be uncertain, but she’s never felt more sure of herself than when he’s holding her.As pressure builds—from the team, from their pasts, from the weight of their growing feelings—they’ll have to stop pretending this is casual. Because what they’re building isn’t simple. It’s intimate. Unshakable.And it might just be love. less